This Northwest Territories Bill established the community governments of Behchokǫ̀, Whatì, Gamètì, and Wekweètì, and describes their boundaries. This Act covers the composition and role of the community council, eligibility to vote, the duties of the chief, and it details the powers of these municipalities.

This Northwest Territories Bill, is responsible for the management, administration and delivery of health, education and other social programs and services to all residents in the four Tłįchǫ communities and on Tłįchǫ lands, based on Tłįchǫ Laws and NWT Laws.

This Northwest Territories Bill gave government approval to the original Tłįchǫ Agreement, signed in August 2003. This is the land claims and self government agreement among the Tłįchǫ, the Government of Canada and the Government of the Northwest Territories. The bill also approves the Tłįchǫ Tax Treatment Agreement.